Recent content by MDMStudio

So I noticed this noise (the low end rumble not the freezer noise in the background) every now and then, but it's been really bad lately. Judging by the wave form it looks like it's coming either directly from the mic or in the pre, maybe a loose connection? I'm in a basement in a quiet...

So I've only had the chance to try this once and it was for a short period of time so I couldn't iron out the wrinkles. I'm curious if anybody has every thought of this or tried this before. I took two takes of the same acoustic guitar part and panned them left and right (common technique)...

So, long story short, I found a "studio pack" on BestBuy Canada for a CAD GXL2200BP. The picture only shows the microphone so I didn't really think much of it for a long time. Come to find in a description of the mic that this studio pack also includes the GXL2200BP a GXL1200, a shock mount, a...

So I found these on a local classified for $140, couldn't seem to find the correct model when trying to price them, looks like they might be a bit older. Anyone have any ideas?

What do you guys think about recording acoustic guitar direct? I know it's not nearly as realistic as a good microphone, but sometimes in a hurry it's just convenient for getting ideas down. Any thoughts regarding mixing that can help realism and livening it up a bit?

This is my first time posting on here, excited to join the community! So, my SM57 has been sounding fine for vocals but I've never really played around much with it as far as recording acoustic guitar. I've always ran it through my m-audio mobile pre (an earlier version of the one that's out...